Denmark orders more CV90 IFVs

DALO has ordered 44 more CV90 MkIIIC IFVs from BAE Systems. (BAE Systems)

The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) and BAE Systems announced a contract award for 44 more CV90 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) on 21 November. BAE Systems said in a press release that the contract is worth approximately USD450 million, including spares, support, logistics, and training, which DALO added on its website would be financed by Denmark's acceleration fund.

The 44 additional vehicles will replace the same number of CV90s that were originally supposed to be updated. Together with 115 CV90 MkIIICs ordered in 2024, this will bring the total number of Danish CV90 MkIIICs to 159, with deliveries planned for 2027–30, whereas updating 44 vehicles would not have been completed until 2033, according to DALO.

Royal Danish Army Commander Major General Peter Boysen said, “The infantry fighting vehicle is an essential part of the combat power in the heavy brigade. It is therefore crucial that we acquire a complete fleet of vehicles as soon as possible. With the choice to replace the current 44 IFVs [CV90s] with new ones, the army will have 159 state-of-the-art infantry fighting vehicles by the end of 2030.”

DALO noted that the CV90 MkIIIC features a new turret that improves balance and ergonomics for the crew, rubber tracks that reduce weight and improve mobility and the working environment for the crew, an anti-tank missile system, and an active protection system.

DALO and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) announced on 6 December 2024 that they had signed individual contracts totalling USD2.5 billion for new CV90 MkIIIC IFVs with BAE Systems, with an option to order more.